The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 819

Grace’s voice carried an unmistakable chill.

A knot tightened in Brittany’s chest.

“Yes.”

A prolonged silence followed on the other end of the line, and Brittany even started to wonder if Grace had fainted.

Just as Brittany’s patience was wearing thin, Grace finally spoke. “She started it. She needs to learn her lesson.”

Grace never would have guessed that Joie, so obedient and sweet in her presence, could be up to such mischief behind her back and even get caught red-handed.

She had brought it upon herself.

After hanging up the call with Grace, Brittany knew Grace wouldn’t interfere further. A glint of cold determination flashed in her eyes.

Five years ago, she had nearly perished at Leda’s hands, with Joie stirring the pot. It was time to settle the score.

Joie spent a night in the police station, her initial arrogance slowly crumbling as she face reality.

Her agent, her company- none were willing to take her calls, let alone bail her out.

She didn’t need to think hard to know how the online storm would ferment against her. Skilled at swaying public opinion, she knew too well the damage it could inflict when turned on her.

over twenty-four hours, Joie refused even a drop of

in a bottle of water

“Release me.”

not prepared to sit

Joie, your lawyer hasn’t shown up yet. No one’s processed y paperwork. You’re

clenched her fists, toppling the

her downfall as if

left, Joie felt a darkness

like an eternity before the heavy door swung open.

You’re free to go.

Joie thought Grace had come through for her. She sprang to her feet and walked

you here?”

it

but laugh at her disappointment. “Did you really expect Grace to come to your rescue?”

Did she really think she was the Salter family’s

into the car. Once inside, Leda wrinkled her nose at the smell

“Where in the police station is there a place to fresher

covered her nose, “You’re finished this time.’

intensified. “Are you

she knew her career was